Pathways to Leadership

Louis J. Pepe is assistant superintendent/CFO for the City of Summit Public Schools in Union County, New Jersey. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience between military, private and public service focused on leadership, management, operations, and administration. Lou is a speaker, mentor, and adjunct professor at Montclair State University. His knowledge and success have positioned him as a go-to resource for other professionals throughout the industry.

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART I PATH FINDERS

Chapter 1 – Life, Knowing What You Want (and Finding the Path to Take You There)

Chapter 2 – Certified, Bona fide, and Recognized – Why Certs Matter

Chapter 3 – What Makes a Leader Great? (Skills Required to Lead)

PART II TRAIL BLAZERS

Chapter 4 – Leading with Purpose, Intensity, Confidence and Knowledge

Chapter 5 – Becoming EPIC (Energy, Purpose, Integrity and Character)

Chapter 6 – The Difference Between Courage and Recklessness

PART III PACE SETTERS

Chapter 7 – Recharging & Finding Balance

Chapter 8 – Avoiding Burnout

Chapter 9 – Staying Organized & Focused (the Hammer, the Rock and the In-box)

PART IV VOYAGERS

Chapter 10 – Speaking Out – Sharing Our Wisdom and Expertise

Chapter 11 – Eyes Forward – Looking to The Future

Epilogue/Conclusion

References